Synonyms of imaginative

imaginative

adjective

i-'ma-jə-nə-tiv 

1

as in inventive

having the skill and imagination to create new things

an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventive
• creative
• innovative
• talented
• innovational
• ingenious
• original
• gifted
• clever
• originative
• prolific
• innovatory
• inspired
• resourceful
• Promethean
• generative
• fertile
• productive
• fruitful
• fecund
• germinal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimaginative
• uncreative
• unoriginal
• imitative
• uninspired
• unproductive
• uninventive
• infertile
• talentless

2

as in innovative

showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing

found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventive
• innovative
• creative
• clever
• ingenious
• artful
• practical
• useful
• sophisticated
• adventurous
• convenient
• original
• intelligent
• visionary
• fresh
• novel
• neat
• complex
• handy
• smart
• expert
• groundbreaking
• adroit
• dexterous
• gimmicky
• deft
• nifty
• handsome
• gadgety
• tricky
• cleverish
• brainy
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimaginative
• uncreative
• dull
• pedestrian
• pedantic
• stodgy
• derivative
• hackneyed
• unoriginal
• useless
• impractical
• canned
• assembly-line
• cookie-cutter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imaginative

His legacy as a pioneer in sci-fi television continues to inspire new generations through his imaginative worlds and unforgettable characters. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Instead of letting the lemon tree’s leaves fall and wither, the culinary team makes oils to use in Scholtmeyer’s imaginative cooking. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Instead of creating a carbon-copy of Disney's American theme parks, its designers, who are known as Imagineers due to their imaginative use of engineering, tailored the Shanghai site to the local market. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Teachers decide what type of class to offer — academic or imaginative. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026